Mathematics - Primary 1 - Identification of Fractions (½ and ¼) with Concrete Objects and Shapes

Term: 1^st Term

Week: 9

Class: Primary 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes per period (4 periods)
Date:
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Identification of Fractions (½ and ¼) with Concrete Objects and Shapes

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
Pupils should be able to:

Identify ½ and ¼ fractions using concrete objects.
Understand the concept of dividing objects into halves and quarters.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

Demonstration
Hands-on activities
Group work

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Paper shapes (circles, squares, rectangles)
Scissors
Flashcards with fractions ½ and ¼

PERIOD 1 and 2: PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 - INTRODUCTION	Introduces the concept of fractions ½ and ¼.
STEP 2 - EXPLANATION	Demonstrates how to divide a circle into 2 equal parts to form ½.
STEP 3 - DEMONSTRATION	Divides different shapes (circle, square) into halves and quarters using scissors.
STEP 4 - PRACTICE	Guides pupils in dividing shapes into halves and quarters.

EVALUATION:

How many parts make ½ of a shape?
What is ¼ of a shape?
Draw a shape divided into ¼.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively.

PERIOD 3 and 4: PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 - INTRODUCTION	Revises the concept of fractions ½ and ¼.
STEP 2 - EXPLANATION	Demonstrates how to use objects (e.g., fruits, paper) to divide into ½ and ¼.
STEP 3 - DEMONSTRATION	Shows fractions using real objects (cut an apple in half, divide a cake into quarters).

EVALUATION:

What do we get if we divide an apple into two equal parts?
Divide a paper into 4 equal parts and color one part.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively.